penalty: betekenis en definities
EngelsTyp een woord
A punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense.
Something, especially a sum of money, required as a forfeit for an offense.
The disadvantage or painful consequences resulting from an action or condition: neglected his health and paid the penalty.
Sports A punishment, handicap, or loss of advantage imposed on a team or competitor for infraction of a rule.
Sports An infraction of a rule; a foul.
Games Points scored in contract bridge by the opponents when the declarer fails to make a bid. Often used in the plural.